White Plains, NY (October 2019)—United Way’s Day of Golf event, held on Sept. 26, 2019, at Mount Kisco Country Club, raised $75,000 to support the good work of United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP). The event honored Harrison resident Hilary Tuohy. Tuohy, who is a past president of the National Board of the Executive […]
When teachers in Westchester are using the professional development tool known as A2i (assessment to instruction) administered by the United Way, their students’ literacy levels rose above proficiency, according to the 2018-19 year-end results of kindergarten and first-grade students in the Peekskill and Elmsford school district. The outcome showed that students’ improved their levels of […]
White Plains, N.Y, (September 27, 2019) – United Way’s Emerging Leaders Alliance has announced the winners of its United We Rock Awards, which honors community-minded and philanthropic young professionals and college students who are making a difference. Five young professionals from Westchester and Putnam counties were selected by a panel of judges. The honorees are: […]
White Plains, NY (September 2019) – Approximately 600 students in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Ossining, Elmsford, Peekskill, and Putnam County received backpacks and other supplies in time for school thanks to the United Way of Westchester and Putnam. United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) collected the supplies during a “Back to School Drive,” as part […]
After an extensive nationwide search, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam has named Thomas Gabriel as its incoming CEO and president. Gabriel, an award-winning seasoned nonprofit professional, will take over the role as of Oct. 7. He will succeed Alana Sweeny, who announced she was stepping away from the role in March after starting […]
White Plains, NY (September 2019) – The United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is partnering with FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and Walgreens to offer the administration of free flu shots at local festivals in September. These organizations are working together to help deliver flu vaccines for uninsured and underinsured residents, and encourage preventive measures […]
The Emerging Leaders Alliance of United Way of Westchester and Putnam is now accepting applications for its Rock Star Awards, which honors community-minded and philanthropic young professionals and college students who are making a difference in Westchester and Putnam counties. Nominations will be accepted through August 30. Applications can be found online at www.uwwp.org/rockstar . […]
Sanford “Sandy” Wollman of Rye inspired members of the United Way’s Emerging Leaders Alliance when he discussed his 1995 swim across the English Channel at KOI Creative Space in White Plains in May. He was the 470th individual to successfully swim across the English Channel, a feat accomplished by fewer than 2000 people—less than half […]
White Plains, N.Y, (June 2019) – Hilary Tuohy, Past President of the National Board of the Executive Women’s Golf Association and a top-notch golfer, will be this year’s honoree at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Day of Golf & Tennis. The event will be held September 26 at the Mount Kisco Country Club. […]
Applications being accepted for EFSF Phase 36 The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications for the Phase 36 (2019-2020) Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Westchester Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Board. This program provides federal funding which helps to extend currently available services for the hungry and […]
